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Van Deusen, Robert, fl. 1755 Appointment of Robert Livingston, Jr. as his attorney

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02885 Author/Creator: Van Deusen, Robert, fl. 1755 Place Written: Livingston Manor, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1755/04/23 Pagination: 1p. + docket 30.3 x 17.9 cm Order a Copy

Robert Van Deusen appoints Robert Livingston, Jr. to be his attorney, and asks that he "sue arrest . . . Imprison and Prosecute Josiah Loomis of the Mannor Livingston . . . for and in an action of Tresspas and false Imprisonment." Robert signed with his mark.

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